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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.20, 3,755.46 and 1,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.20, 3,755.46 and 1,043.02 is: 1,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.20 : 3,755.46 = 1,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.20/3,755.46 = 1,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.20x = 3,755.46 × 1,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.20x = 3,917,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,019.89/2,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.18

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